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The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons given... Consider...
9Crashes are rare
events9
36 700 crashes occur every day. The more
we drive, the more we are exposed to 9rare9
events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will
be seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
9I’m not going far9 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of
home.
9Belts are
uncomfortable9
Ford designs its safety belts to enhance
comfort. If you are uncomfortable - try different
positions for the safety belt upper anchorage
and seatback which should be as upright as
possible; this can improve comfort.
9I was in a hurry9 Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder
reminds us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
9Seat belts don’t
work9
Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk
of death to front seat occupants by 45% in
cars, and by 60% in light trucks.
9Traffic is light9 Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes, many when no other vehicles are
around.
9Belts wrinkle my
clothes9
Possibly, but a serious crash can do much more
than wrinkle your clothes, particularly if you are
unbelted.
9The people I’m with
don’t wear belts9
Set the example, teen deaths occur 4 times
more often in vehicles with TWO or MORE
people. Children and younger brothers/sisters
imitate behavior they see.
9I have an air bag9 Air bags offer greater protection when used
with safety belts. Frontal airbags are not
designed to inflate in rear and side crashes or
rollovers.
9I’d rather be thrown
clear9
Not a good idea, people who are ejected are
40 times more likely to DIE. Safety belts
help prevent ejection, WE CAN’T 9PICK OUR
CRASH9.
Seating and safety restraints
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